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Web Link Hits      Action Learning, Action Research Association (ALARA) Strategic network of people interested in using action research and action learning to generate collaborative learning, research and action. 543      Adult and Community Education (ACE) Unit, NSW DET Promotes community education, supports funded community colleges and provides information and advice on community education across NSW. 147      Adult Learning Australia (ALA) Inc National peak body representing organisations and individuals in the adult learning field. 294      Adult Learning Australia Blog Adult Learning Australia blog, to update users with news and information. 555      Adult Literacy Resource Research topics range from adult literacy teaching and learning approaches and outcomes, to the professional development needs of literacy practitioners. 144      AMEP Research Centre Provides research, professional development, publications and information services to the Adult Migrant English Program nationally. 303      Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc (ATEM) Inc Professional association for managers and administrators working in tertiary education. 297      Association of Women Educators (AWE) Works actively to further the participation of women and girls in education. 299      AUSTAFE Inc Professional association representing TAFE managers in Australia. 285      Australasian Network of Students With Disabilities (ANSWD) Student organisation, advocating, promoting, lobbying and campaigning on disability issues. 299      Australian Apprenticeships Information on Australian Apprenticeships for employers, job seekers, school students and career advisers. 252      Australian Apprenticeships Job Pathways Information and links on Australian Apprenticeships. Search by industry, trades, work type, etc. 339      Australian Apprenticeships Training Information Service Information, resources and links on Australian Apprenticeships. 388      Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Facilitates contact between educational researchers, and encourages and works towards the development of all aspects of educational research. 339      Australian Association for Social Work and Welfare Education Association (AASWWE) Seeks to enhance the quality of social work, welfare work and community development education. 350      Australian Association of Special Education Inc (AASE) Advocates on behalf of people with special education needs to ensure provision of and access to quality education services. 105      Australian Career Development Studies (ACDS) An initiative of DEEWR, designed to broaden access to career development learning opportunities. 186      Australian Council for Adult Literacy Inc (ACAL) Promotes issues regarding adult English language, adult literacy and numeracy policy and practice. 286      Australian Council For Educational Leaders (ACEL) Major professional association for educational leaders. Offers professional development opportunities, information and resources. 324      Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Educational research, products and services. 244      Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO) Peak organisation representing the interests of the parents, families and school communities of children attending government schools throughout Australia. 419      Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) Provides information about inclusive teaching and support services for people with disability in the post secondary education and training sector. 256      Australian Education Union (AEU) Represents educators who work in public schools, colleges, early childhood and vocational settings in Australia. Members include teachers and allied educational staff, principals and administrators mainly in government school and TAFE systems. 394      Australian Flexible Learning Framework Elearning news and developments, as well as links to products, resources and support networks. 250      Australian Guidance and Counselling Association (AGCA) Professional association providing leadership and support to its members in educational guidance and counselling. 416      Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC) A Registered Training Organisation, it offers accredited courses in Indigenous Leadership, and non-accredited short courses in specific leadership skills. 192      Australian Information and Communications Technology in Education Committee (AICTEC) National, cross-sectoral committee responsible for providing advice to all Australian Ministers of Education and Training on the economic and effective utilisation of online technologies in Australian education and training. 282      Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA) Provides support and professional development to educators and others interested in literacy. 27      Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities). 282      Australian Scholarships Foundation (ASF) Provides scholarships to enable managers and financial officers of charitable organisations to enhance and improve their skills in managing their organisations. 184      Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) Assists families provide educational opportunities for their children. 391      Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) National regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector. 18      Australian Society of Sexuality Educators, Researchers and Therapists NSW (ASSERT-NSW) Promotes professional development in the area of positive human sexuality and the exchange of ideas, information and resources about human sexuality. 355      Australian Training Products Ltd National not-for-profit publisher and distributor of endorsed Training Packages and quality learning materials for the vocational education and training sector. 511      AVERT Family Violence Training Package Provides a practical understanding of family violence, its impact and the appropriate strategies for responding which promotes safety for all involved. 35      AVETRA National, independent association of researchers in vocational education and training (VET). 337      Bankstown Community College Offers a range of courses that provide opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, expertise and social networks. 330      Board of Studies NSW Serves schools in the development of school education for Years K-12. Provides educational leadership by developing quality curriculum and awarding secondary school credentials, the School Certificate & the Higher School Certificate. 301      Boys` Learning University of Western Sydney research website on boys' learning. 340      Broaden Your Horizons Resources for young people with disabilities, providing career and transition information. 214      Bullying. No way! Project developed and managed by Australian education authorities to create learning environments free from bullying, violence, harassment and discrimination. 314      Careers Advisers Association of NSW Inc Represents Career Education and Careers Advisers in Department of Education and Training, Catholic and Independent Schools in NSW, as well as other Career Development Practitioners working in associated fields. 359      Careers Advisory Service An annual initiative which gives students and their families or caregivers up to date information about the range of relevant career and study options available following the release of the Higher School Certificate results by the NSW Board of Studie 265      Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT) Offers a wide range of professional development training for the community services sector. 283      Centre for Educational Research (CER), University of Western Sydney Researches the role of education in understanding, critiquing, and responding to social, economic and policy issues. 368      Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI) Part of the NSW Department of Education and Training. Its role is to provide excellence in learning resource production, and leadership in the strategic use of technology in education and training. 329      Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE) From University of Melbourne Faculty of Education. Research, development and consultancy in the field of higher education 291      Choose your own Adventure Provides information and links about industries, occupations, careers, qualifications, training and jobs in NSW generally and in the NSW public sector specifically. 245      Choosing Your Path - Disclosure: It`s A Personal Decision Information about options and pathways for people with disabilities in disclosing their disability in post secondary education and employment environments; also articulates the role and responsibilities of employers and educators. 287      Community Colleges Australia - NSW page Peak body representing not-for-profit community owned providers of adult and youth education, training and learning in a local environment. 375      Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (ISC) National training packages for workers in the community services and health sectors. 407      Community Services Non Government Organisations Training Program Offers learning and development opportunities for staff in DoCS-funded NGOs. 299      Copyright Kitchen Resource for VET professionals on copyright permissions, rights, and licences and how to cover all the bases when creating or distributing electronic learning materials. 237      Creating Accessible Teaching and Support (CATS) Provides information to assist staff in higher education to better teach and support students with disability. 211      Curriculum Corporation Independent education support organisation owned by all Australian education ministers, established to assist education systems in improving student learning outcomes. 249      Department of Education & Training (DET) The Department has responsibility for schools, TAFE, state training services, adult, community and migrant education and higher education. 271      Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Lead government agency providing national leadership in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace. 266      Designing & Implementing E-Learning Includes a gallery of strategies, learning design and learning materials. 281      Digital Citizenship Cyber-safety and social networking website educational website from NSW DET; ncludes lessons and instructions on internet safety, understanding privacy and the dangers and pitfalls of over-sharing personal information. 35      Digital Education Research Network (DERN) Network of researchers scholars, leaders, experts and colleagues interested in research about education and the use of digital technologies to improve teaching, learning and leadership. 59      Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Education Standards Designed to help users understand important parts of the DDA Education Standards. 359      Disability Education Association of NSW/ACT (DEAN) Professional association of practitioners in the Disability services of universities and TAFE Institutes in NSW and the ACT. 172      E-learning in the Trades Research and practical online resources and tools to support the training of traditional trades. 335      Early Childhood Care & Education Free open source learning website that aims to stimulate thinking in relation to working across the early years with a focus on integrated practice. 44      Early Words Early literacy resources for the first 5 years. Resources for parents, carers, child care workers and for children themselves, including Aboriginal early literacy resources. 283      Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) Provides training, consultancy and resource development for NSW Health & interagency workers who provide services to children and adults who have experienced sexual assault, domestic/family violence and/or physical and emotional abuse and neglect. 822      Education Network Australia (edna) Online resource collection and collaborative network for the education and training community. 174      education.au Information and Communications Technology agency providing technology solutions for education and training. 312      Families Matter Seeks to engage parents, carers and families with schools to promote the health and well-being of young people. 268      Get Ready for Uni Information resource for high school students with disability thinking about going to uni. 268      Google Literacy Project A resource for teachers, literacy organisations and anyone interested in reading and education, created in collaboration with LitCam, Google, and UNESCO's Institute for Lifelong Learning. 292      Group Training Association (GTA) NSW Network of 25 not for profit organisations operating on an industry or regional basis, providing employment and coordinating training for over 10,000 apprentices and Trainees with more than 6000 enterprises statewide. 441      Hawkesbury Community College Offers a range of courses that provide opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, expertise and social networks. 281      Indigenous Scholarships Provides information about undergraduate scholarships which are available in Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. 27      Institute of Early Childhood (IEC) At Macquarie University. Provider of undergraduate courses preparing students to work in early childhood settings in NSW and Australian provider of specialised early childhood units by distance study. 528      International Alliance for Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Schools International network of agencies and individuals who believe that addressing mental health issues in schools is vitally important to the wellbeing of school community members. 283      Job Guide Provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. 116      Journal of Educators Online (JEO) US-based online reviewed journal for instructors, administrators, policy-makers, staff, students, and those interested in the development, delivery, and management of online courses. 228      Languages Education in Australia Information resource on all aspects of languages education, intended to meet the information needs of parents and families; students; teachers (Languages and other); principals; and the wider community. 412      Le@rning Federation Online curriculum content for years P-10 in two formats: interactive, multimedia learning objects and digital resources. Materials are designed to engage students and support teachers and is freely available to all schools. 470      Learning Choices Connection hub for everyone involved in the diverse range of learning engagement programs across Australia. 12      Learning Object Repository Network (LORN) National repository network for VET; contains learning objects specifically designed for use by the Australian vocational education and training sector. 246      Learning Works Podcasts of weekly radio program Learning Works, including items on adult learning in action. 279      Lerni Multilingual resource with information on and links to educational opportunities for emerging communities. 23      Literacy Intervention Strategies At the University of Melbourne. Designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist students who have literacy learning difficulties. 224      Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) Research program that tracks young people as they move from school to post-school destinations. 76      Macarthur Community College Offers a range of courses that provide opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, expertise and social networks. 231      Mature Study Designed for mature age people with disabilities and/or medical conditions considering tertiary education at TAFE, university or Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Provides information on all aspects of tertiary study in Australia. 327      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Mental health first aid training course for teachers, nurses, case managers, support workers, social welfare staff, employment agencies staff, personnel staff, and members of the general public. 277      MindMatters Resource and professional development program to support Australian secondary schools in promoting and protecting the social and emotional wellbeing of members of school communities. 484      Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development & Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA) Areas of responsibility are primary & secondary education; youth affairs & youth policy relating to schooling; cross-sectoral matters inc transitions & careers; early childhood development inc early childhood education & care; international education 373      My School Search for schools all over the country; find local schools in your area; compare statistically similar schools; view school-level NAPLAN results; identify schools that are doing well and share successful strategies. 80      myfuture Australia's career information service. Information on work and employment, education and training choices. 207      MyGateway (MG) One stop shop for apprenticeship and traineeship services for both job seekers and employers. 287      National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education (NATSIEW) Resource directory, guides and links. 357      National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Information and resources on Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training & Youth Affairs (MCEETYA)'s Literacy & Numeracy National Assessment Program. 296      National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) Australia's principal provider of vocational education and training (VET) research and statistics. 202      National Disability Coordination Officer Program NSW/ACT Targets the barriers that people with disability face in successfully accessing and completing post-school education and training and subsequent employment. 75      National Quality Council (NQC) Oversees quality assurance and ensures national consistency in the application of the Australian Quality Training Framework standards for the audit and registration of training providers. 218      National Skills Standards Council Standards setting body for the vocational education and training (VET) sector. 48      National Training Information Service (NTIS) Official national register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). 200      National VET Equity Advisory Council (NVEAC) Established to provide high level advice to the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (MCTEE) to guide equity reform in the national training system. 214      NavigatingNSW Information gateway to implementing national training for community services and health industry sectors in this state. It is primarily for RTOs, state training authorities, unions and employers. 224      Nepean Community College Offers a range of courses that provide opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, expertise and social networks. 217      North West Community College Offers a range of courses that provide opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, expertise and social networks. 234      NSW Adult Literacy & Numeracy Council Peak professional body representing teachers, workers and others interested in the field of adult literacy and numeracy in NSW. 325      NSW Board of Vocational Education and Training (BVET) Oversees policy and planning initiatives and fosters partnerships between key stakeholders in the NSW training system. 272      NSW Community Services and Health ITAB Training and assessment information resource hub for the community services and health sectors, providing advocacy, advice, support and leadership. 10      NSW Institute of Teachers Established to support quality teaching in all NSW schools. Oversees a system of accreditation and recognition of a teacher's professional capacity against professional standards and provides professional development. 481      NSW Public Schools From NSW DET. Lists all public schools in NSW and provides information on NSW's public school system. 317      NSW/ACT Dementia Training Study Centre Increases awareness and understanding of Dementia care among health care professionals through the delivery of tertiary based education and training activities. 229      Parramatta College Offers a range of courses that provide opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, expertise and social networks. 233      Principals Australia Inc Provides support for principals in their own professional development. It brings together primary and secondary State, Catholic and Independent principals' associations. 352      Racism, No way Anti-racism education initiative for Australian schools. Provides teaching resources, lesson plans and library. 323      Response Ability Mental health resources for tertiary education. 317      Schools Industry Partnership Part of the Australian Government's Career Advice Australia network.Supports young people 13 to 19 in their transitions through school and onto further study,training or work. Local Community Partnership for the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith 307      Skills Recognition: Valuing Prior Learning Contains information about the benefits of skills recognition or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). 241      skills.gov.au Information about training options and how gaining new skills can increase job opportunities. 11      SkillsInfo Provides skills-related information for industries and regions, as well on education and training and skills issues. 272      SkillsOne The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has established SkillsOne to support its objective of raising the profile and status of trades. 398      Social Economy Executive Education Network (SEEEN) Develops not-for-profit management and leadership capability through quality education. 329      Social Educators Association of Australia Inc (SEAA) National organisation of people with a common interest in promoting and improving the quality of learning about society, both in formal institutions and in society at large. 313      Society of Counselling and Psychotherapy Educators (SCAPE) Provides a national and professional organisational structure to support the practice of counselling and psychotherapy education in Australia. 306      Specific Learning Difficulties Association of NSW (SPELD) Responds to the needs of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties/Disabilities, such as the learning disability dyslexia, and those who care for, teach, and work with them, through the dissemination of information, advocacy, research, 205      State Training Services, NSW DET Provides advice and support to people seeking official information and help with apprenticeships and traineeships, and to access the vocational training system in NSW for industry, trainers and learners. 37      TAFE NSW Information on courses and campuses, applying and enrolling. 296      TAFE NSW Open Training and Education Network (OTEN) Specialist distance education and training provider of TAFE NSW. 294      Teaching and Learning exchange (TaLe) Single gateway where teachers, school leaders and parents can easily locate research and resources to support student learning. 371      Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Australia Ltd Established by the Ministerial Council for Vocational and Technical Education (MCVTE) to provide services to support the National Training System. 329      The cart full of e-learning goodies - using online technologies in Community Housing From NSW Federation of Housing Associations (NSWFHA). Features free technologies available to community housing. 54      Training NSW NSW DET website. Information on Apprenticeship Centres, Group Training, Vocational Education & Training, Training Organisations, etc. 258      Training.com.au Provides a single point of access to the vast range of vocational education and training information, products and services in Australia. 193      training.gov.au (TGA) Database on Vocational Education and Training in Australia. 9      Universities Australia Industry peak body representing the university sector. 193      UTS Centre for Popular Education Publications Undertakes research, consulting and teaching activities that are concerned with education and social justice. 295      Values Education DEST website about the Australian Government program to support values education in Australian schools through a number of initiatives over four years (2004–2008). 369      VETnetwork Australia (Vocational Education and Training Network Australia) National network of teachers, trainers, career advisors, program coordinators, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational learning and youth transition. 371      WAVE - Women in Adult and Vocational Education National network of women involved in VET, ACE and the broad field of work-related education and training. 496      What Works Professional action materials for improving outcomes for Indigenous students. 290      Young Carers Resources for young carers, parents and teachers. 328

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